Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
If eating foods that are considerably bigger than your face is something that appeals, then you’re probably going to like Yard Sale. This North London pizza joint (it really is a joint, they’ve got plastic furniture and all) has only gotten bigger and better ever since it first opened. The pizzas (always get the 18 incher) are delicious, and good to share between three (or even better shared between between two). We’re big fans of the TSB and Cour Blimey, but pretty much everything is great. Just don’t forget to get the homemade chilli oil and garlic dip, oh and also the brownie. Their brownie is no joke.
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Yard Sale Pizza
105 Lower Clapton RdIf eating foods that are considerably bigger than your face is something that appeals, then you’re probably going to like Yard Sale. This North London pizza joint (it really is a joint, they’ve got plastic furniture and all) has only gotten bigger and better ever since it first opened. The pizzas (always get the 18 incher) are delicious, and good to share between three (or even better shared between between two). We’re big fans of the TSB and Cour Blimey, but pretty much everything is great. Just don’t forget to get the homemade chilli oil and garlic dip, oh and also the brownie. Their brownie is no joke.
If our neighbours were dumplings, we would eat them. We wouldn’t be able to resist. It would be headline news, The Daily Mail would say ‘CHOP (THEM UP), STICK (THEM IN A CELL)’. And we would shake our head. Not in regret, but at that awful, awful pun. Thankfully that won’t happen because My Neighbour The Dumplings is a restaurant, and a bloody fine one at that. The har gau (prawn) and shu mai (prawn and pork) dumplings are the sort of things you could very easily eat on a daily basis. There’s a bar downstairs which means you can easily spend an evening here. That sounds like a good idea to us.
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My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdIf our neighbours were dumplings, we would eat them. We wouldn’t be able to resist. It would be headline news, The Daily Mail would say ‘CHOP (THEM UP), STICK (THEM IN A CELL)’. And we would shake our head. Not in regret, but at that awful, awful pun. Thankfully that won’t happen because My Neighbour The Dumplings is a restaurant, and a bloody fine one at that. The har gau (prawn) and shu mai (prawn and pork) dumplings are the sort of things you could very easily eat on a daily basis. There’s a bar downstairs which means you can easily spend an evening here. That sounds like a good idea to us.
Cafe Miami looks like it’s been designed by a person who permanently looks at the world through the filter of their baby blue transparent aviator lenses. If that puts you off, then ‘chai not’ to read the puns on their board outside. See what we did there? Sorry. That said, there are some very decent breakfast and brunch options going on here. Fish finger tacos are big, homemade, guac- and cabbage-filled things, while their fried egg cooking (an underrated plus point in our eyes) is on point: perfectly crispy and yolky.
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Café Miami
24 Lower Clapton RdCafe Miami looks like it’s been designed by a person who permanently looks at the world through the filter of their baby blue transparent aviator lenses. If that puts you off, then ‘chai not’ to read the puns on their board outside. See what we did there? Sorry. That said, there are some very decent breakfast and brunch options going on here. Fish finger tacos are big, homemade, guac- and cabbage-filled things, while their fried egg cooking (an underrated plus point in our eyes) is on point: perfectly crispy and yolky.
Sometimes you walk into a restaurant and just think, “Yes. Yes I am going to get very comfortable here, almost definitely drink a bottle of wine and eat some lovely food. Yes”. P. Franco is one of those places. It’s an extremely cosy wine bar that’s basically a kitchen island, some racks of wine, and two induction hobs. The food is cooked by by rotating chefs who change every few months and regardless of who’s cooking, it tends to be excellent. The wine isn’t too shabby either. There aren’t many places in London to get a dinner like P. Franco serves: relaxed, delicious, intimate, and individual all at once
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P Franco
107 Lower Clapton RdSometimes you walk into a restaurant and just think, “Yes. Yes I am going to get very comfortable here, almost definitely drink a bottle of wine and eat some lovely food. Yes”. P. Franco is one of those places. It’s an extremely cosy wine bar that’s basically a kitchen island, some racks of wine, and two induction hobs. The food is cooked by by rotating chefs who change every few months and regardless of who’s cooking, it tends to be excellent. The wine isn’t too shabby either. There aren’t many places in London to get a dinner like P. Franco serves: relaxed, delicious, intimate, and individual all at once
Drinks & Nightlife
Discovered this little gem of gastro foods and deadly ciders yet? Strikingly furnished with wicker masks, brass icons and giant maypoles (Morris Men dress optional), Hand of Glory boasts an interior unlike anything else we've encountered. There's an ever-rotating spread of home cooking to sample (don't miss the Proper Northern Roast on Sunday) and a fine choice of cider, ales and infused gins to guzzle.
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Hand of Glory
240 Amhurst RdDiscovered this little gem of gastro foods and deadly ciders yet? Strikingly furnished with wicker masks, brass icons and giant maypoles (Morris Men dress optional), Hand of Glory boasts an interior unlike anything else we've encountered. There's an ever-rotating spread of home cooking to sample (don't miss the Proper Northern Roast on Sunday) and a fine choice of cider, ales and infused gins to guzzle.
Having spent a summer at the top of Oval Space's terrace bar, Behind This Wall is a secret little cocktail bar that's setting up permanent shop in Hackney. Serving vibrant cocktails that showcase the finest produce of Britain's small batch distilleries, the venue's simple decor clashes nicely with the explosive taste of every drink. Trust us, this bar has plenty of surprises up its sleave.
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Behind This Wall
411 Mare StreetHaving spent a summer at the top of Oval Space's terrace bar, Behind This Wall is a secret little cocktail bar that's setting up permanent shop in Hackney. Serving vibrant cocktails that showcase the finest produce of Britain's small batch distilleries, the venue's simple decor clashes nicely with the explosive taste of every drink. Trust us, this bar has plenty of surprises up its sleave.
Neatly perched between Dalston and Hackney Downs, The Vic is a friendly and familiar boozer renowned for its live music schedule. Many an enthusiastic gig-goer have enjoyed an intimate gig night here, and while the venue retains its prestige as one of East London's leading music venues, there's also a fine gastropub environment to enjoy. Relaxed and playful, The Vic serves classic cocktails, local beers and an ever-changing menu of comfort foods.
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The Victoria Dalston
451 Queensbridge RdNeatly perched between Dalston and Hackney Downs, The Vic is a friendly and familiar boozer renowned for its live music schedule. Many an enthusiastic gig-goer have enjoyed an intimate gig night here, and while the venue retains its prestige as one of East London's leading music venues, there's also a fine gastropub environment to enjoy. Relaxed and playful, The Vic serves classic cocktails, local beers and an ever-changing menu of comfort foods.
Three Compasses is a charming bar on Dalston Lane that doesn't conform to what you'd typically expect from a popular bar in zone two. It isn't a super-chic hipster parade with a microbrewery and a room for stroking cats; it takes a much more simple approach. This local Eastend boozer focuses on serving up some of the best burgers in London, pouring the finest ales, and boasts some of the friendliest bar folk around.
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The Three Compasses
99 Dalston LnThree Compasses is a charming bar on Dalston Lane that doesn't conform to what you'd typically expect from a popular bar in zone two. It isn't a super-chic hipster parade with a microbrewery and a room for stroking cats; it takes a much more simple approach. This local Eastend boozer focuses on serving up some of the best burgers in London, pouring the finest ales, and boasts some of the friendliest bar folk around.